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Thousands of mail-in ballots could be discounted under new post office policy
The Postal Service is no longer guaranteeing when it will postmark mail, which could jeopardize some ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Tim Walz was a Democratic hopeful. Now, he’s a Republican punching bag.
The Minnesota governor is seeking a third term amid a welfare probe in his state that has sparked unwanted national attention.
My most anticipated CES 2026 announcement is about bricks, not phones
Lego's building up to CES success
5 little habits to try every day for a healthier year
Your ears. Your feet. Your teeth. How you take care of them matters. Try these small daily habits to improve your health this year.
Marble, ice sculptures and optics: Trump’s remote presidency draws scrutiny
At Mar-a-Lago, official governance, private business and personal relationships converge.
Marble, ice sculptures and optics: Trump’s remote presidency draws scrutiny
At Mar-a-Lago, official governance, private business and personal relationships converge.
What will Trump do next? 13 questions for politics in 2026
The new year is shaping up to be a consequential one, from control of power in Washington to the agenda President Trump pursues.
Health Authorities Issue Measles Alert at Creationist Museum
In 2025, the U.S. had the most infections of the vaccine-preventable disease since 1992.
Zohran Mamdani's first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s new mayor, begins his term with a symbolic commute
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say
Trump takes four times the recommended dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention. Even low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for people over 60 who don't have heart disease.
Best Of: The Science And Stories Of Time Travel : 1A
Have you ever fantasized about going back in time to relive a moment — or change it?Maybe you’re more interested in traveling to the future where cars fly and the code to immortality has been cracked.If the idea of time travel resonates with you, you’re far from alone — particularly during a year of political upheaval.Scientists moved one step closer to understanding time travel, at least hypothetically, this year. Two physicists at the University of Queensland in Australia created a model for studying the phenomenonWe’re not there yet. But when it comes to books, movies and TV shows, that’s a different story. We’ve been thinking about hurtling through history for a very, very long time.Why do we return time and time again to stories about time travel? Will it ever become a reality?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Residents push back on UAF’s plan to sell Bristol Bay’s Applied Science building
UAF presented to the community its intention to sell the secondary campus building at a town hall meeting last month.
A look ahead at politics in 2026
We discuss the big political questions heading into the new year, including who will control Congress.
‘Let 2026 be a year of reckoning’
Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite
Perriello returns to politics, hoping to win the seat he once held in Congress
Democrats hoping to represent a Virginia district stretching from liberal Charlottesville to conservative Southside were preparing for what could have been an expensive and damaging primary. Now three candidates are out, and momentum is building for a man who has served in Congress before. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Rep. Jared Golden on hyper-partisanship, Democratic politics — and why he's not running again
This is an excerpt from a lengthy conversation with Golden, a Democrat, about what motivated his decision not to seek a fifth term representing Maine's 2nd District. The 43-year-old said he has no immediate plans to seek elected office after more than a decade in Congress and the Maine Legislature. But he also isn't ruling it out.
When did humanity take its first step? Scientists say they now know.
A new analysis of fossils uncovered in Central Africa offers additional evidence that a human ancestor walked upright 7 million years ago.
How to be a ‘super ager’
For her 80th birthday, she went to trapeze school. For her 90th, she threw a house party. E.J. Truax says the secret to thriving into old age is simple: Be active. And it turns out, research backs her up.
Trump, 79, Starts Bizarre Bald Eagle Crusade in Bid to Move on From Health Scrutiny
After his “PERFECT HEALTH” defense, Trump invokes the specter of the national bird suffering a gruesome death.
2026 Small Business Resolutions: Expert AI Prompts Releases Productivity Roadmap
Expert AI Prompts launches a free guide to help small business owners save 5 hours weekly using 2026-ready AI strategies. Download the efficiency roadmap today. TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, January 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the 2026 business calendar begins, small business owners and solopreneurs globally are facing a familiar paradox: the ambition to scale versus […]
The Future Albert Einstein Believed In
The brilliant physicist fought for the promise of a diverse, meritocratic America. We need his optimism today.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is SI’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year
The reigning NBA MVP has found the perfect home in Oklahoma City, where he’s leading the Thunder to unprecedented heights.
How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.
Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease
Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter.
Can the Lynx retain star players? Can the Twins hang onto fans? These and other Minnesota sports questions for 2026
Among the Twins, Lynx, Frost, Wolves, Vikings and more, here’s a look at some Minnesota sports storylines we’ll be talking about in 2026.
Opinion | I’m a doctor. I shouldn’t receive better health care than patients.
Transparency in prices for medical treatment should be offered to everyone.
Surging left-wing party challenges politics-as-usual in Germany
The rise of the nationalist far right has alarmed many Germans, but “The Left” party is most popular with young voters, posing a challenge to the centrist establishment.
Clyde Butcher's 'Lifeworks in Photography' showing at Bishop Science
A retrospective curated by the famed photographer is on now. Butcher is scheduled to speak at the museum in early January. You can check their website for details on that.
Small business owner shares how Trump's tariffs affected sales
President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs on Chinese imports affected many U.S. businesses last year. We check in with one small business owner to ask what the year and holiday season were like.
Trump says water pipeline veto was because of cost, but critics say it's retribution
President Trump has vetoed a bill to help finish a water pipeline in Colorado, saying it's about "fiscal sanity." Critics say the president's veto is a form of political retaliation.
Seahawks release Week 18 injury report, Cross, Bryant, Jones updates
The Seattle Seahawks have released their injury report for their Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers.
Intense flooding damages cars and a business in Mission Hills
Neighbors say they were surprised at the level of destruction from heavy New Year’s Day downpours.
WBKO Sports’ Top 10 Moments of 2025
As we ring in the new year, we’re taking a look back at the moments that defined Southcentral Kentucky sports in 2025. From breakout seasons and historic team achievements to individual records and career-defining honors, these are the top 10 moments of the year.
African American bookstore in Atlanta to close after 35 years in business
A longtime Atlanta African American bookstore is going to close soon after 35 years in business.
Democratising science, one step at a time
Artifical intelligence is just the latest method to open up chemistry to more people
PSU coaching change among top sports stories
There is no doubt that life can be extremely unpredictable and never holds any guarantees. The Penn State football program provided a glaring example of that over the last 12 months. Penn State went from reaching the semifinal round of the College Football Playoffs at the beginning of the 2025 calendar year, to starting the […]
Calls to San Antonio mental health hotline triple following Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide
Calls to a local NAMI mental health helpline have spiked over the last few days, following 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death by suicide.
2026 elections: What to know about major political races in Illinois this year
2026 will be nothing short of a banner year with so many races and a bumper crop of candidates vying for what could be an unprecedented number of open congressional seats.
Tatsuya Imai reportedly agrees to 3-year deal with Astros worth up to $63 million
Tatsuya Imai posted a 1.92 ERA with the Seibu Lions last season in NPB.
Tatsuya Imai reportedly agrees to deal with Astros on 3-year deal worth up to $63 million
Tatsuya Imai posted a 1.92 ERA with the Seibu Lions last season in NPB.
Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk : The NPR Politics Podcast
Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into our office to hear from reporters as they reflect on the year we’ve had, and look forward to the year in politics ahead.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, White House correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben and Franco Ordoñez, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and political reporter Elena Moore.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026
Americans have reason to hope that our political culture can change.
Cannabis, data centers and Trump vs. Massie: 3 storylines from 2025 in Kentucky politics
Communities grappled with data center projects, the cannabis industry faced delays and setbacks, and the president battled with a Kentucky congressman throughout 2025.
Can the Iranian Protesters Win?
Fed up with their country’s economic decline, Iranians have taken to the streets.
This YouTube Music quirk never bothered me — until I watched my partner use Spotify
I can't unsee it now
I won't buy an Android phone in 2026 without this feature
The macro upgrade flagship phones ignore
She provides the raw material to Trump’s influencer machine
Margo Martin, a lesser-known member of the president’s staff, fuels social media with a blitz of Trump content.
Warren Buffett, ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ retires after 60 years in business
Warren Buffett’s departure as CEO marks the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway for the business 'sage' whose unpretentious approach reshaped modern investing.
Warren Buffett, ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ retires after 60 years in business
Warren Buffett’s departure as CEO marks the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway for the business 'sage' whose unpretentious approach reshaped modern investing.View on euronews
Juventus Begin Working on Early Spalletti Extension
Juventus are pleased with the work of Luciano Spalletti, and the plan to renew his contract is in motion. The gaffer agreed to a season-long contract with an option should the Bianconeri qualify for t...
The year ahead in entertainment: What to look forward to in 2026
ABC News' Chris Connelly unpacks some of the exciting landmark events in entertainment on the docket for 2026.
Flu cases are rising with a new strain that makes older people sicker
Flu season is ramping up in the U.S., marked by a new strain that could make vaccines less effective. Covid cases remain down.
In Mamdani’s New York, Muslims become a political and demographic force
Muslim New Yorkers formed the backbone of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election victory, ushering in a new era for New York and the city’s changing demographics.
The top Charlotte business stories of 2025
Before we get too far into the new year, let’s take a brief moment to look back — this time at some of the top Charlotte-area business news of 2025. To do that, Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined our Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City
Khaleda Zia’s death marks key test for Bangladesh’s BNP ahead of elections
It's the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman?
Pickup Lines: Elmer Zubiate working on comeback after business move led him to walk away from his company
The latest episode of Pickup Lines features Zooby CEO and Founder Elmer Zubiate.
How families, friends can help loved ones struggling in a mental health crisis
After the death of a local teenager, families across the community want to prepare for how they could help their own loved ones in a mental health crisis.
What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into it. While the show is a work of fiction, theoretical wormholes have making appearances for decades not only in science fiction but in actual science.
Matt Szafranski of Western Mass. Politics & Insight on some of the Pioneer Valley's top political stories of 2025
All politics is local, and the Pioneer Valley is no exception. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Western Mass Politics and Insight editor-in-chief Matt Szafranski about some of this year’s top political stories. They include what could be a generational divide taking shape in Springfield and beyond, and political upheaval in Northampton, where a group devoted to securing public school funding took on the city government at the ballot box...
Longtime MAGA ally Boebert lashes out at Trump over veto
The Colorado Republican said she hopes Trump’s action on a water infrastructure bill benefiting her district “has nothing to do with political retaliation.”
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza : The NPR Politics Podcast
We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
Once a month for 15 years, David Weiner has hosted a jazz party, inviting everyone he knows and many people he’s never met over to his D.C. rowhouse. Today, we revisit one of our favorite episodes of the year and go inside the wildly welcoming ritual to understand how he’s built this community — and kept it going.
KyCIR's top health and environment stories from 2025
Let’s look back on 2025’s big stories on health and the environment from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Tricare After Active Duty: What Actually Happens to Your Health Insurance
Many service members don't sort out their civilian health insurance until they're already out and scrambling. The confusion costs money and creates gaps in coverage that leave families exposed.
New Year opens signature-collection window for Maine political candidates
Party candidates running for federal, state and county offices will have to obtain a set number of signatures to qualify for the June primary elections. The thresholds vary by office and it will be easier to make the March 16 deadline for those who have built organizational and volunteer networks.
Science Forum 12/31/25
It is the last Vox Pop of 2025 and we close out the year in style. The experts are holding off on the New Year's Eve celebration long enough to take your science questions! Ray Graf hosts.
Review | 3 utterly brilliant science fiction novels
New books by William Alexander, Claire North and qntm examine new technologies and unexplored worlds with verve.
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
Florida bill targets vaccination discrimination by health care providers
The House measure would prevent physicians from refusing to treat patients because of vaccination status and add disclosure requirements for when children get vaccinated.
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Many fashion companies went out of business in 2025. More may be coming in 2026
2025 saw an unprecedented number of factors putting pressure on companies' bottom lines. Amid tariffs, rising costs of living and doing business, and a pullback in consumer spending, it has been a tough year for consumer brands.
Google Chrome's Reading Mode on Android gets a huge revamp to make it more seamless to use
This is exactly what it needed
2025 NFL Week 18 Injury Report: Latest injuries for every team
Find out who's in and who's out for Week 18's NFL games with a full injury report for every team.
Maywood man charged with robbing business at gunpoint in Auburn Gresham
Alaska set to receive $272M to overhaul its rural health care system
Alaska was awarded more money than any state except for Texas — and far more per person, roughly $365 per Alaskan.
The OneXSugar Wallet is an upcoming retro handheld with a 4:3 foldable screen
Proceed with caution.
Vermont set to receive nearly $1B over five years for health care reform
“I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this, frankly,” said Mike Del Trecco, the president and CEO of Vermont’s hospital association.
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.
Will Lane Kiffin show up at Sugar Bowl? Ole Miss' former coach looms large ahead of Rebels' CFP clash with Georgia
Pop Culture & Politics: An After Hours Discussion with Sam Sanders
Join Stateside host April Baer in a discussion with Sam Sanders, journalist and host of The Sam Sanders Show. The two will recount Sanders's past as a political journalist, discuss his evolution into a pop-culture podcast host, and look at what's on the horizon for him in the new year.
Molina Health pops on bullish Michael Burry call, gold rebounds
Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma tracks Tuesday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute. Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) are rebounding after a downturn on Monday. Molina Healthcare (MOH) stock is surging on Michael Burry's bullish call. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Takeaways from the Ducks 5-4 Loss to the Sharks
Despite dominant analytics and a barrage of shots, critical defensive lapses allowed the Sharks to capitalize, extending the Ducks' woes.
Year in review: the impact of Project 2025 : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Is finding "flow" the key to happiness?
“There’s nothing like cold water, icky garbage and a little bit of danger to get you out of your head,” said Susan Baur, founder of the group Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage.
Stats what needs to happen
The Denver Broncos are one win away from the #1 seed in the AFC. They only need to beat the Los Angeles Chargers who will be resting some starters since the game will not have much of an effect on their playoff seeding. They will be the 5th, 6th or 7th seed depending on the […]
Grading Pro Football Network’s Seven-Round Houston Texans Mock Drat
Houston Texans offense would look completely different after this class
Galaxy S26 Ultra leak hints at fixes for major camera annoyances
Samsung looks ready to fix lens flare
As rumors swirl after political killings, this GOP lawmaker draws a line
Minnesota state senator Julia Coleman knew both Charlie Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. She is fed up with the conspiracy theories around their deaths.
America’s Year of Health-Care Chaos Will Have These Consequences
The unprecedented turmoil at the US’ top health agencies, under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is sure to have a long-term impact on the well-being of Americans. Although Kennedy’s mantra has been to “Make America Healthy Again,” the most visible changes he and his allies have made within the Department of Health and Human Services in 2025 appear, in practice, designed to do the opposite.
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service has deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
What’s inside Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano? Scientists obtain first 3D images
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior.
New Year’s Eve concert is latest cancellation at the Kennedy Center
Jazz supergroup the Cookers have canceled two New Year’s Eve performances at the Kennedy Center, days after a Christmas Eve jazz concert was also canceled.